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Cynthia Kennedy Henzel
"Be a Cybersecurity Specialist introduces readers to cybersecurity careers that don't necessarily require a college degree. The book provides information on the job, the training involved, life on the job…
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This book provides an accessible overview of Guatemala's history, geography, resources, and culture. The book also includes a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table…
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This book provides an accessible overview of Russia's history, geography, resources, and culture. The book also includes a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table…
"Describes the evolution of cars. An introduction explains how cars are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the…
Describes the evolution of computers. An introduction explains how computers are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the…
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Describes the evolution of telephones. An introduction explains how telephones are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the…
Describes the evolution of television. An introduction explains how television is used and when it came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the…
In 1910 a young girl races an ancient myth to return the Centaurs to their homeland in Georgia. As a shadow falls over the land and danger lurks ever closer…
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This book highlights a wide range of careers in the US Army, from combat soldiers to nurses to culinary specialists. The title discusses the required training and duties of each…
This title explores the controversy surrounding the federal agency tasked with enforcing US immigration laws. It details the history of this agency and the ways policy changes have affected both…
This title explores the US election system, including the history of the electoral college and voting rights, modern barriers to voting, and ongoing efforts to reform the system. Features include…
Society and Culture during COVID-19 looks at how the pandemic affected various aspects of daily life. Changes to work, school, entertainment, and more have influenced the younger generations living through…
"From plastics to electronics to construction materials, mined products are used in people's everyday lives. They are used as energy sources, in medicine, and to make jewelry. Mined Products and…
This volume explores the concept of manifest destiny and its impact on westward migration. Athoritative text, colorful illustrations and illuminating sidebars
Details the major battles on the western front as well as the dynamics of trench warfare from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the…
Examines the lives, challenges, and successes of Mexican immigrants.
Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Vietnamese immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source…
Introduces readers to what manufacturing pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help.
"Introduces readers to what noise pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast…
Introduces readers to the most powerful machine guns used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics…
Shares the story of the USS Arizona, one of the American battleships sunk by Japanese aircraft during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, including its construction, technology, and crew.
Understanding Scientology covers one of the world’s newest religions. Scientology, founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, has become a controversial faith. Followers believe its philosophies can change the…
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Lil Uzi Vert, covering his early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book discusses…
Understanding the Nonreligious examines the diverse set of people who hold no religious beliefs. In addition to atheist or agnostic, they have a variety of ways to label themselves, as…
This title highlights major destinations within Argentina and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Argentina, gaining an…
Introduces readers to the most powerful drones used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to…
Introduces readers to the most powerful aircraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to…
Introduces readers to the most powerful technology used by the US military today, how the inventions work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics…
This title highlights major destinations within Venezuela and the people who shape the nation’s culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Venezuela, gaining an…
Jobs in the field of agriculture are essential to feed the world. Workers are needed to grow crops and raise animals, including dairy cows and fish. Other workers create new…
Examines the significant wars in US history, analyzing their causes, conduct, and outcomes, highlighting their profound impact on the nation's trajectory since its inception.
This book explores the crisis of climate change, highlighting its causes, effects, and solutions, as well as the debates and challenges related to climate change that remain today –
Describes the relation of energy use and climate change, how redesigning cities can help fight climate change, and the difficulties and future possibilities of redesigning cities –
Introduces readers to the political career of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Combines a biography of Ardern with an overview of important events in New Zealand’s history and an…
Introduces readers to the political career of South Korean President Moon Jae-in –
"This book explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of the US Green Berets, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more"--
"This book explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of the US Pararescue Specialists, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more"--
Duchess, Ph.D. Harris
Education, Race, and the Lawexplores the hard-fought legal battles to give people of color an equal education to whites. This title also looks at issues students of color face today…
Duchess, Ph.D. Harris,Cynthia Kennedy Henzel
…covers the history of athletes of color using their position on the national stage to fight racism and injustice. –Provided by publisher.
[This book] takes a close look at the side of the US prison system that relies on for-profit companies. It explores the history behind for-profit prisons in the United States…
